Lead CDL Driver - Las Cruces

Roadrunner Food Bank, Inc.•Las Cruces, NM

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead CDL Driver is responsible for ensuring the fleet/warehouse yard is opened, maintained in a safe and secure manner, and organized to facilitate CDL drivers' departures. This role also ensures all equipment at the fleet yard/warehouse is in proper working order and stored correctly at the end of each day. The Lead CDL Driver checks in drivers upon arrival, provides necessary paperwork, and resolves issues related to route changes or call-ins. Additionally, this role involves problem-solving and communicating critical information about equipment, loads, and technology to the appropriate personnel. The position requires operating Class A and non-Class A vehicles as needed and serving as a backup CDL Driver. The Lead CDL Driver will also act as a backup for the Logistics and Distribution Manager. This position is Grant Funded under HB-1 funding through June 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on securing additional funding.

Requirements

Current and valid CDL “Class A” Driver License
Safe driving record
Current DOT Medical Certification
Must be at least 21 years of age for insurance purposes
Minimum 1-year Commercial Class A CDL Driving experience
Minimum 1-year experience with heavy equipment (forklift, riding jack, electric jack)
Ability to be insured under the RRFB insurance carrier plan
Completion of Servsafe training
Minimum of one-year related experience (preferable experience in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting – or – one year of prior food bank experience)
Ability to think strategically and to resolve problems
Independent decision-making skills
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
Ability to learn new software programs and work within structure
Self-starter and team player with the ability to work independently and effectively
Excellent customer service, organization, planning, communication, and public relations skills
Ability to work with people of widely varied backgrounds
Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to interact professionally with the public and work effectively with others
Strong communication skills
Good computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Willing and able to work very early morning hours
Capable of communicating with a team inclusive of diverse backgrounds
Valid commercial driver’s license, continuous positive MVRs (Motor Vehicle Reports), continuous negative random drug test panels (urinalysis), and maintenance of DOT medical certification are required to drive RRFB commercial vehicles
Legally Authorized to work within the United States

Nice To Haves

Prior food handling experience and/or safety training
Prior experience in food banking, with an emphasis on transportation and produce operations
Minimum one year food bank experience in a leadership role in a warehouse environment
Experience in general warehouse equipment including operation of forklift and electric pallet jack
Knowledge of food safety and proper food storage and handling techniques

Responsibilities

Assigns equipment as necessary
Requests maintenance/repairs on broken equipment
Provides input about inclement weather / road conditions
Engages drivers daily at the start of the shift, providing paperwork and other assistance to ensure prompt departure times
Provides driver training and re-training when necessary
Assists drivers in loading and unloading donations
Moves trailers within the yard (i.e., “yard jockey” duties), repositions equipment, and assists with dock operations
Fuels tractors and trailers as needed
Keeps manager informed about relevant information regarding the CDL Drivers and communicates successes
Provides support to drivers on the road as needed
Routinely communicates safety issues, agency feedback, process deviations, or other relevant information to the team
Maintains good communication and fosters good relationships with other departments in the food bank, with patience and professionalism
Communicates and solves problems with the Routing & Dispatch Coordinator, Logistics & Distribution Manager, and others, as needed
Works with drivers to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents or injuries and ensures a safe and productive work environment
May assist in investigating all accidents, customer complaints, and transportation delays and helps to develop steps for prevention
Provides equipment training to staff, monitors use, and ensures proper and safe operation, as assigned
Conducts vehicle and driver audits, reports findings to the team, and suggests action plans when necessary
Reports safety issues in the work environment
Helps maintain yard safety, controls vehicle/trailer traffic, and ensures compliance with internal safety rules and external regulatory requirements
Delivers needed food to organizations and schools throughout the state of New Mexico
Covers routes when drivers are on vacation or sick
Performs pickups and deliveries of food products
Transports fresh produce and other food products to shuttle locations and other delivery sites as assigned, including Mobile Market sites
Maintains DOT mandated paperwork using an electronic logging device (ELD)
Reads and understands schedules, customer orders, work orders, and shipping orders to determine appointments and inventory to be moved, picked up, or distributed
Sorts and stores perishable goods in the proper refrigerated spaces
Ensures perishable goods are transported at the proper refrigerated temperature
Ensures that all stock and inventory items are maintained in compliance with Food Bank guidelines and all applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations
Observes all local, state, and federal regulations regarding vehicle transport and Department of Transportation rules
Completes forms, reports, and logs as required
Ensures vehicles and trailers are maintained in clean, safe condition; performs basic pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Ensures proper handling, storage, and transport of perishable goods (refrigerated/frozen) in compliance with food-safety, internal, and regulatory requirements
Leads by example: ensures safe driving practices, models compliance with vehicle and equipment regulations, and reports unsafe conditions
Mentors and guides other drivers (or driver-team), assisting in route planning, best practices, schedule coordination, and customer-service standards
Operates warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack) as needed, especially in loading/unloading
Provides excellent customer service to partner agencies, donors, and the public
Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to immediate supervisor
Demonstrates respect for RRFB team as a reliable teammate who regularly reports to work on time
Coordinates the activity of drivers, interns, and temps as assigned
Makes adjustments to routes in routing software when necessary
Resolves issues with scheduling or routes on the fly, as they arise
Represents the organization professionally — interacting with partner agencies, donors, the public
Exemplifies RRFB core values